Definition: As much as we would love to talk about gloomy '80s bands like Bauhaus and The Cure, the gothic is actually a literary genre that dates way, way back.
Some of the most common oral cancer symptoms and signs include: 1  Persistent mouth sore: A sore in the mouth that does not heal is the most common symptom of oral cancer. 2  Pain: Persistent mouth pain is another common oral cancer sign. 3  A lump or thickening in the cheek.  A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth.
If the tooth feels notched at the gum line, then the gums are likely receding, thus hastening the decay of healthy teeth. Receding Gums Symptoms. 1  Gums are red, swollen or tender (Gum infection and slow gum healing). 2  Gums bleed when you brush. 3  Gums have pulled away from your teeth (Gum erosion). 4  Chronic bad breath (Halitosis). 5  Losing teeth (Tooth Loss). 6  Toothaches.